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I've got the trap lately of restoring pens. However I've got a few pens that need a bit further work to improve there appearance. In the worst cases I've used upper grades of micromesh followed by Polywatch a product which is usually used to improve the appearance of watch crystals. This method gives a decent level of improvement however I was wondering if there are better options out there. I'm hoping for something that I would at least be able to find on line in the UK
I've had decent success (both on pens and watch crystals) using Zona paper, 30 micron to 1 micron followed by buffing with red the white compound using a dremel and cotton buffing wheels.
A gentleman on Instagram posts a lot of his work there. His photos show pens from start to finish in what he calls the spa treatment. His handle is @paperwantsapen. I'm not sure if he would share his process but it's worth asking. I think I recall him mentioning the micromesh so you may already be on the right track.
An ebay UK seller sells two types that can both be used. This blue version and this green version
Thanks I messaged them to see if I can get a postage discount by buying both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrissy
Here is the USA distributor/retailer. If only their shipping charge was more reasonable. That'd be great for the final step when polishing clouded plastic headlights.
Those I bought and linked to on ebay.uk are free domestic delivery, so I can only assume that delivery charges are built in.
I tend to buy things like this when ebay send me a money off voucher. :)
Gosh that's a lot cheaper. Hopefully the bottles should pay for themselves in time. I doubt I'll ever use up 60ml of both though
Those I linked to on ebay UK are available as smaller bottles and those are the sizes I bought.Quote:
Originally Posted by top pen
This might be helpful and Grandmia is in the UK. https://youtu.be/9-taRQmxTcM
Thanks I will keep his points in mindQuote:
Originally Posted by KrazyIvan
I'm @paperwantsapen.Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyIvan
Lord, I hope I never called it "the spa treatment." You've made me go look through my stuff to be certain. Richard Binder called it that but it sounds so pretentious to me.
I call it tarting up. An irreverent English friend used the phrase once and it stuck for me.
I use micromesh in 9 grades from 1500 to 12000 and lots of time. Lots and lots of time.
I think in retrospect I should have gone for the smaller ones hey ho.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrissyThose I linked to on ebay UK are available as smaller bottles and those are the sizes I bought.Quote:
Originally Posted by top pen
Sorry about that, I know I heard or read it somewhere and thought it was from you. Maybe it was Cody and I talking. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by controlsfreakI'm @paperwantsapen.Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyIvan
Lord, I hope I never called it "the spa treatment." You've made me go look through my stuff to be certain. Richard Binder called it that but it sounds so pretentious to me.
I call it tarting up. An irreverent English friend used the phrase once and it stuck for me.
I use micromesh in 9 grades from 1500 to 12000 and lots of time. Lots and lots of time.
My go-to is Novus 2 plastic polish, it also brightens up gold filled trim without being harsh enough to cause undue wear to the plating. If required, I'll start with 2000 grit gold back wet-or-dry (used wet), but only for deep gouges.
The Novus product is pretty similar to PolyWatch, but comes in a larger bottle for less money. It's made in three grades, the #3 is too abrasive for any of my needs, #2 works on all sorts of plastics, leaving a nice polish if you spend a bit of time dry buffing. The #1 is a cleaner and protectant.